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Bryan Singer

I know it's hard to blame the time, but there's a bit of an expectation for a summer movie. I think that 'Superman Returns' was a bit nostalgic and romantic, and I don't think that was what people were expecting, especially in the summer.

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Bryan Singer is saying that summer movies usually have certain expectations, like being exciting or action-packed, which made "Superman Returns" stand out because it focused more on feelings and memories. He believes this romantic and nostalgic tone was different from what audiences wanted during the summer season.

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